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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 531.29 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 531.29 and 171.41 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 531.29 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/531.29 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 531.29 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 91,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,066.19/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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